Deirdre Clune’s ‘cheap shot’ on tourism providers prices

A call by Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune not to hike prices ahead of this year’s tourist season was yesterday described as a “cheap shot’’ by a prominent figure in the industry.

Ms Clune said her concern was the economic recovery could see hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and other tourism providers become complacent and increase prices.

However, Michael Rosney, of the Irish Hotels’ Federation (IHF), said the Fine Gael MEP would be better advised to urge her colleagues in government to control the cost of doing business in Ireland, including domestic and commercial rates.